The Curvy Girl Chronicles

Here’s some recent pictures of myself!

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:23:54 -0400

Here’s some recent pictures of myself!

theveggieblackboard: EASY HEALTHY VEGAN BLACK QUINOA, BERRY...

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:58:53 -0400

EASY HEALTHY VEGAN BLACK QUINOA, BERRY AND CHIA SEED ENERGY BAR TOPPED WITH CRANBERRIES AND DARK CHOCOLATE RECIPE

1/2 cup of quinoa

2 tbsp of chia seeds

1 cup of frozen berries

12 dates

1/3 cup dried cranberries

2 bits of dark chocolate

This energy bar is rammed with goodness! Not only is it the quinoa a complete protein, meaning that it contains all of essential amino acids the body cannot synthesize from other sources, but it also has the highest iron content of any grain! Additionally it is rich in essential amino acids and vitamins A, B2 and E and is an excellent gluten free alternative to other grains. I get mine from the wonderful people at Real Foods. The dates and berries are full of vitamins and dietary fibre and keep the whole bar stuck together. And well, the chocolate is a little happiness booster, filled with antioxidants and caffeine to get you pumped up and ready to go :)

And the best point is they are so easy to make! Start off with rinsing the quinoa in cold water, then bring to the boil and let it simmer for approximately 15 minutes, drain and set aside to cool (if you have the time, let it cool in the fridge overnight). Next step is the base: throw the chia seeds, berries and dates into the food processor and blend till its a gooey sticky red mess. I like to add apple sauce and vanilla for extra flavor. In a bowl mix most of the dried cranberries with the black quinoa and red mess. Spread the mixture on a sheet of baking paper, it should have a fairly dense consistency. Bake at 190 C/fan 170C/gas 5 for thirty minutes, depending on the thickness of the energy bars. Once crispy, remove from oven and cut into portions. Now’s the time to melt the dark chocolate in a small saucepan and cover each bar liberally, then sprinkle chopped dried cranberries on top while the chocolate is still warm. Let the whole thing cool et voilà! Enjoy as a workout snack, a posh biscuit or a lunchbox snack.

Urg not a great start to my morning. I was supposed to be ready when my friend got here at 6:40 and...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:58:33 -0400

Urg not a great start to my morning. I was supposed to be ready when my friend got here at 6:40 and instead my mom comes in my room at 6:37 and goes “did you cancel?” I’m all asleep still. I yell “NO! CRAP!” And so when my friend got here a second later I had to tell her I was a bum and not ready. Now she’s coming back in like an hour and a half.

I’ve got an Instagram now! My username is TheCurvyGirlChronicles!

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:48:30 -0400

I’ve got an Instagram now! My username is TheCurvyGirlChronicles!

onedayiwillflylikeapenguin: wtfhistory: theshewomanboyhatersclu...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:47:51 -0400

onedayiwillflylikeapenguin:

wtfhistory:

theshewomanboyhatersclub:

jesuisuneetoile:

THIS IS MARRIAGE!!

Thats right!

Permission to be a bad ass. Nod.

He looks back at the guy like, “SEE THAT? SHE SAID YES. YOU’RE SO FUCKED.”

Like, guys. Sparta was so kick ASS sometimes when it came to women. Spartan women were given these small knives so that if their husbands came home and tried to hit them or assault them, they had a weapon within reach. That weapon was for CUTTING THEIR HUSBANDS’ FUCKING FACES so that when he went out in public everyone would know he was an asshole, abusing jerkface and they would publicly shame him.

I DID NOT KNOW THAT THAT IS GREAT

LET’S JUST TALK ABOUT SPARTAN WOMEN FOR A SECOND.

In Sparta, women could own land and were considered citizens. THAT IS A HUGE BIG FUCKING DEAL. Why? Because that was RARE AS FUCK and there are lots of places TODAY where women don’t even get that much.

Divorce was totally fine, and a woman could expect to keep her own wealth and get custody of the kids because paternal lineage wasn’t very important. And it didn’t make her a pariah! She could totally remarry, no big deal at all.

Spartan women participated in some fuckin’ badass sporting events, too. And because they were expected to be as physically fit as the Spartan menfolk (who all had to serve compulsory military duties, btw, and couldn’t marry until they finished them at thirty) they didn’t have time for lots of swishy dresses. So they wore notoriously short skirts. According to some accounts, their thighs were visible at all times. HOLY SHIT.

Also, In Sparta men only got their names on their graves if they died in battle. And women? Women only got their names on their graves if they died in childbirth. THE SPARTANS COMPARED CHILDBIRTH TO FUCKING BATTLE AND IT WAS VIEWED AS A GODDAMN BADASS AND HONORABLE WAY TO GO OUT.

FUCKING SPARTAN WOMEN. THIS DUDE HAD FUCKIN’ BETTER MAKE SURE SHE’S COOL WITH WHATEVER HE’S DOING, IF HE KNOWS WHAT’S FUCKIN’ GOOD FOR HIM.

not to mention, when a woman that had borne children walked into a room all men were required to stand up until she sat down.

kristysfoodandfitness: Bring it.

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:51:26 -0400

kristysfoodandfitness:

Bring it.

I have eaten like crap these last few days. So much bad for me food. But you know what else ive...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:50:35 -0400

I have eaten like crap these last few days. So much bad for me food. But you know what else ive noticed? That this bad for me day is what I used to eat like all the time. Years ago. I cant believe thats how i used to eat all the time. I dont like how it makes me feel and i cant imagine doing that all the time. Tomorrow im going to Santa Cruz with some friends so ill most likely be eating bad then too but when I get back this needs to change. I want to be able to run a half marathon next year and its not gonna happen unless I change my health and get off my butt.

runningwithguts: Demanding. Are you dudes PMSing? Cinnamon...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:17:59 -0400

runningwithguts:

Demanding. Are you dudes PMSing?

Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake

Ingredients, cake:

1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter (room temperature)

1 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1 cup buttermilk

2 tsp vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

Ingredients, cinnamon swirl syrup stuff:

1/4 cup unsalted sweet cream butter

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tsp cinnamon

Ingredients, streusel/crumb:

1/4 cup unsalted sweet cream butter (cold)

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 tsp cinnamon

Method:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large mixing bowl, cream room temperature butter and sugar for cake until light and fluffy. Mix in egg, buttermilk, and vanilla. Set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients for cake (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt). Set aside.

In a small frying pan, brown the butter for the cinnamon swirl. As it’s browning, cut the cold butter into the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel/crumb. Set aside.

Once butter is browned, combine with cinnamon and sugar for the cinnamon swirl until a very thick syrup is formed.

Mix the sifted cake ingredients into the liquid cake ingredients until well-combined. Pour into 8”x8” pan lined with parchment paper (not wax paper!) and lightly greased.

Pour cinnamon swirl on top of cake batter and marble to your heart’s content.

Bake for ~20 minutes.

Remove from oven and top with streusel, crumb. Return to oven and continue baking ~20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center come out [relatively] cleanly (you’ll probably get some cinnamon swirl residue, just ignore that).

Serve warm.

Notes: I got a little over-excited with mine and added the streusel/crumb in the beginning, so it kind of melted into my cake. It did, however, form a nice crisp ring around the edges, so if you’re an edge freak like me, that might be the way to go. Also, the cinnamon swirl kind of sinks because it’s denser than the cake, but IDGAF and I had zero complaints from taste testers.

OH. And I drizzled it with some icing. Not precise, but ~2/3 cup powdered sugar mixed with ~1 tbsp milk.

And I’m pretty sure this is 100% paleo/Whole30 approved.

GPOY Wednesday….is that still a thing?

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:48:31 -0400

GPOY Wednesday….is that still a thing?

hopefullynewme: ashazzminscreed: omfgcate: dqdbpb: we’re halfway thru april, u know what tht...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:11:00 -0400

hopefullynewme:

ashazzminscreed:

omfgcate:

dqdbpb:

we’re halfway thru april, u know what tht means?

#ITS GONNA BE MAY

HOW DOES THIS MAKE ME LAUGH EVERY FUCKING YEAR!?

hahahahahahaha

enoughfluff: My bestie texted me tonight to ask about that...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:33:23 -0400

enoughfluff:

My bestie texted me tonight to ask about that yummy low cal microwave pumpkin pie recipe that I used to eat all day every day. Truth be told, I completely forgot what it was and this is no bueno because it is delicious.

I couldn’t find the original on my blog, but I did some digging and found the recipe online!

2-Minute Low Calorie Pumpkin Pie

If you need a little something to satisfy your sweet tooth, whip up this 75-calorie pumpkin pie for one. This simple recipe, with a bit of whipped cream on top (or greek yogurt as a substitute) is enough to fool a lie detector test. It only takes 2 minutes to make, but the end result tastes as delicious as traditional, calorie-packed pie.
Ingredients:

1/2 cup pumpkin puree (try to get the simple pumpkin kind, not the pumpkin pie filling kind with loads of sugar)

1/4 cup egg whites (from an egg or carton)

Sweetener (Agave, Truvia, Real Sugar, Splenda, etc) (or eliminate it all together)

Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

A Bit o’ Vanilla Extract

Directions:
 Mix together all ingredients. If you prefer a flan-like texture, add more pumpkin; if you prefer a cake-like texture, add more egg whites. Microwave for 2 minutes. Use a mix of Greek yogurt, hazelnut cream cheese, and pumpkin pie spice for icing. Top with toasted pecans if you want to!

Makes one serving.

(source)

30poundsgoal: The Search for 30PoundsGoal Featured Fitblr...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:26:57 -0400

30poundsgoal:

The Search for 30PoundsGoal Featured Fitblr #001

Being a featured fitblr is more than just a promo, it is a chance to meet more awesome fitblrs, tell your fitblr story, and inspire the fitblr masses. For your chance to be the very first featured fitblr, you must:

Be following me, 30PoundsGoal

Reblog this post (likes are welcome but wont count as an entry)

Have your Ask box open in case you win!

You don’t have to have an amazing before/after photo to win either! I will choose primarily at random; other than that the only important thing is that you are working hard, inspring, and are an active member of the fitblr community!

There you have it gang, enjoy!

Undressed Skeleton: Delicious Recipes! Crossfit! & Running Safety Tips!

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:41:59 -0400

Undressed Skeleton: Delicious Recipes! Crossfit! & Running Safety Tips! :

undressedskeleton:

I could lie and say, “crossfit was so fun! I can’t wait to go back!”, but I won’t. First off, I made a huge mistake before going to the box yesterday. I drank coffee all day and neglected water. It was also 80 degrees yesterday. Clearly, I was dehydrated.

The workouts were simple, something…

I feel horrible. This allergy attack might actually be a cold. Idk. My head hurts so bad

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:24:19 -0400

I feel horrible. This allergy attack might actually be a cold. Idk. My head hurts so bad

iwillrunforfood: Someone that I follow on Twitter said: “As a runner, I feel like someone just...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:44:47 -0400

iwillrunforfood:

Someone that I follow on Twitter said:

“As a runner, I feel like someone just attacked my friends. As I person, I am just horrified.”

Boston

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:16:29 -0400

xpltvdeleted:

Please, if you’re in Boston, running or not, city center or not - please just update on Facebook confirming that you’re okay and make sure everyone you’re with does too, regardless whether you think you’ve told everyone.

From Twitter: if you need to locate a runner, go here: http://raceday.baa.org/individual.html And don’t call, text. Cell signal is down.

thorne-performance: Our hearts go out to all of the runners and...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:05:25 -0400

thorne-performance:

Our hearts go out to all of the runners and spectators injured and their family’s at the Boston Marathon.

Praying for those involved in the bombing at the Boston Marathon. What a terrible thing and makes me sick to my stomach.

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:05:20 -0400

My prayers go out to the Boston marathon people! It’s so horrible. I’m watching the news...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:05:12 -0400

My prayers go out to the Boston marathon people! It’s so horrible. I’m watching the news right now. I hope everyone made it out alright

I had a horrible allergy attack yesterday that’s carried into today and I feel like crappppppo

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:14:35 -0400

I had a horrible allergy attack yesterday that’s carried into today and I feel like crappppppo